| Friend on Freedom River Contributor(s): Whelan, Gloria (Author), Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert Van (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585362220 ISBN-13: 9781585362226 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage. In this newest title in the Tales of Young Americans series, Whelan beautifully creates a suspenseful coming-of-age story while illuminating a difficult time in America's past. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2004025981 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Tales of Young Americans |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 9.36" W x 11.46" (1.10 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 85402 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad -- the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, "If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I would have done." Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage. In the second title in our Tales of Young Americans series Gloria Whelan -- author of National Book Award winning Homeless Bird -- beautifully creates a suspenseful coming-of-age story while illuminating a difficult time in America's past. Ms. Whelan's narrative again shows the human spirit will forever shine brightly in dark times. Freedom River - part of our Young Americans series - will quickly become a favorite for its important message and look at history from a youngster's eye. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen - a Sleeping Bear Press favorite - treats the material as only he can. Each illustrated page demonstrates the same mastery and devotion to his craft as the young heroes he brings to life. |